Heavily influenced by his idol, Elvis Presley, and the 1950s rock revolution, he is also known as the most famous dancer of the Hula hoop fad. For the last 40 years he has retained his popularity in Italy, selling millions of records and appearing in numerous TV shows and movies (including a short appearance in Fellini's La Dolce Vita, before becoming a famous artist). In the latter respect, he has also been a creator of a comic genre, with his characteristic walking and his facial expressions. For the most part, his films were commercially successful, in fact in the 1970s and part of the 1980s, he was the king of the Italian box office in low budget movies. As an actor, critics point to Serafino (1968), directed by Pietro Germi, as his best effort.
As a director he frequently casts Ornella Muti, Eleonora Giorgi and his wife Claudia Mori. His best movie like director is "Yuppi Du", winner of The Golden Palm at Cannes Festival. He and Claudia are the parents of Rosita, Rosalinda and Vincent Celentano, the latter most notable to worldwide audiences for playing the Satan character in Mel Gibson`s The Passion of the Christ. He also works often as a host for several Italian television shows.
His 1968 song "Azzurro" has regained popularity in 2006, due to it being the anthem of the Italian national football team (the Azzurri) who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The artist Vincent Fiorello has also created a remix of the song.
His last concert-event in 2012, after 18 years without live performances, was transmitted on Canale 5, with over 9 million viewers both evenings.
When Love
Adriano Celentano Lyrics
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When love is new,
It's something grand
A fleeting kiss
A squeeze of hands
A knowing look
You're flying high
Nothing seems to matter
Just the new affair.
As time goes by,
You understand
There's more to this
Than holding hands
It feels like she
Has always been
Close by your side
And nothing seems to matter
Just the new affair.
It feels like you,
Just want to live,
Day after day
This lucky situation,
That's come your way.
When love is old,
It's like a song
The words are bare,
The music's wrong
And like a flower,
That slowly dies and fades away
Leaving no trace at all,
Of the new affair.
Seems to me
This time it's gonna be
An everlasting love
Now's the time to choose
You either win or lose
A lasting love
Seems to me
This time it's gonna be
An everlasting love
Now's the time to choose
You either win or lose
A lasting love
As time goes by,
You understand
There's more to this
Than holding hands
It feels like she
Has always been
Close by your side
And nothing seems to matter
Just the new affair.
It feels like you
Just want to live,
Day after day
This lucky situation,
That's come your way.
The song "When Love" by Adriano Celentano is all about the different stages of love - the excitement and passion at the beginning, the comfort and familiarity that sets in over time, and the bittersweet recognition that love can fade away just as easily as it appears. The song starts by describing the feelings of new love - everything seems perfect, and the lovers are swept up in the thrill of it all. But as time goes on, they start to realize that there's more to a relationship than just physical attraction. They begin to appreciate each other for who they are as individuals, and it feels like they've always been together. However, even a love that has lasted for years can still come to an end. The final verse of the song describes the sadness and loss that comes with old love - it's like a song that's lost its melody, and eventually fades away into nothing.
Overall, the lyrics of "When Love" capture the complex emotions that come with different stages of a relationship, and how those emotions can change over time. The song celebrates the beauty of new love, but also acknowledges the challenges that come with maintaining a lasting relationship. It's a poignant reminder that love is never static or simple - it's always growing, evolving, and changing, and it takes work and commitment to keep it alive.
Line by Line Meaning
When love is new,
At the beginning of a new relationship, love feels incredible and may include romantic gestures like kisses, hugs, and meaningful glances.
It's something grand
Love is an extraordinary feeling that alters your perception of the world.
A fleeting kiss
A brief, momentary kiss that expresses the passion in the relationship.
A squeeze of hands
An affectionate gesture that displays the couple's mutual tenderness.
A knowing look
A shared look that conveys an unspoken message between partners.
You're flying high
The intense, euphoric feelings of a new love are uplifting and exhilarating.
And all at once
At this moment, the rest of the world fades away and nothing else matters.
Nothing seems to matter
The couple is blinded by their love, and all of their worries and troubles are forgotten.
Just the new affair.
At the beginning of their relationship, all that matters is their passion for one another.
As time goes by,
Over time, love matures and takes on new meaning.
You understand
As the relationship progresses, you begin to comprehend the complexities of love and what it entails.
There's more to this
Love is deeper than just physical affection; it requires commitment, trust, and respect.
Than holding hands
Simple gestures like holding hands no longer hold the same significance in a mature relationship.
It feels like she
In a solid relationship, a deep level of companionship exists between partners.
Has always been
Your partner feels like they have been in your life forever and will always be there for you.
Close by your side
Your partner is your closest companion and confidant in life.
It feels like you,
The love between you and your partner is mutual and is something you both cherish.
Just want to live,
All you want is to remain with your partner and face life's challenges together.
Day after day
Your love is a constant presence in every aspect of your life.
This lucky situation,
You feel fortunate to have found someone who understands and loves you unconditionally.
That's come your way.
Your love was something unexpected but is now the most valuable aspect of your life.
When love is old,
Love that has endured time is a different experience.
It's like a song
Old love is reminiscent of a beautiful song with a powerful story to tell.
The words are bare,
The relationship has gone beyond romantic gestures and is more practical and straightforward.
The music's wrong
While the love still exists, the excitement of the early days has faded away.
And like a flower,
The strong, vibrant love from the early days has dwindled over time.
That slowly dies and fades away
Love is not always evergreen, and it can fade away as time passes by.
Leaving no trace at all,
The love may have vanished without a trace, and it seems like it never existed.
Seems to me
The singer observes that things may change in a relationship.
This time it's gonna be
This particular experience of love is going to become something special that'll stay forever.
An everlasting love
A lifelong commitment comes with the new style of love that is better than prior.
Now's the time to choose
It is the appropriate time to make a life-changing decision about the relationship.
You either win or lose
If the decision is not wise, the love will not be successful and resulting in a loss.
A lasting love
A secure, affectionate relationship that survives the trial and tribulations of time.
Writer(s): Del Prete, Besquet
Contributed by Christopher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christian Casazza
When love is new it's something grand
A fleeting kiss a squeeze of hands
A knowing look you're flying high
And all at once nothing seems to matter
Just the new affair
As time goes by you understand
There's more to this than holding hands
It feels like she has always been
Close by your side
And nothing seems to matter
Just the new affair it feels like you
Just want to live day after day
This lucky situation that's come your way
When love is old it's like a song
The words are bare the music's wrong
And like a flower
That slowly dies and fades away
Leaving no trace at all of the new affair
Seems to me this time it's gonna be
An everlasting love now's the time to choose
You either win or lose a lasting love
Seems to me this time it's gonna be
An everlasting love now's the time to choose
You either win or lose a lasting love
As time goes by you understand
There's more to this than holding hands
It feels like she has always been
Close by your side
And nothing seems to matter
Just the new affair
It feels like you just want to live
Day after day this lucky situation
That's come your way
Natalie Theurich
Magnifiquement, Großartig, великолепно!!!
Christian Casazza
When love is new it's something grand
A fleeting kiss a squeeze of hands
A knowing look you're flying high
And all at once nothing seems to matter
Just the new affair
As time goes by you understand
There's more to this than holding hands
It feels like she has always been
Close by your side
And nothing seems to matter
Just the new affair it feels like you
Just want to live day after day
This lucky situation that's come your way
When love is old it's like a song
The words are bare the music's wrong
And like a flower
That slowly dies and fades away
Leaving no trace at all of the new affair
Seems to me this time it's gonna be
An everlasting love now's the time to choose
You either win or lose a lasting love
Seems to me this time it's gonna be
An everlasting love now's the time to choose
You either win or lose a lasting love
As time goes by you understand
There's more to this than holding hands
It feels like she has always been
Close by your side
And nothing seems to matter
Just the new affair
It feels like you just want to live
Day after day this lucky situation
That's come your way
Angelo Ansaldi
Anni '70. Bei tempi ....
stefano colombari
grande Adriano numero 1 in tutte le canzoni
Michele D'anzi
bravissimo adriano!!! un mito..........
Il Viaggiatore Manda
when love...ogni volta che canta ADRIANO
Georges FOTIC
Il grande Celentano!
Avevo questo disco Che la mia mama mi ha offerto in un negozio accanto a Parigi dove vivevamo.. Nel.. 1978?
Qualcuno mi ha derubato questo record durante una festa negli anni novanta..
Quando A Celentano facevo un po di Disco..
Salutazione a tutti dalla Francia!
Enrique R
este tema me parece que hay otro cantante que la canta, pero con esta versión que hace, CELENTANO, me gusta, Enrique, valencia, España, 15/2/2017,,61@
Anikó Magyar
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Joan Lui
20 ottobre 2021 ‼️‼️‼️
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